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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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Which of the Hart access methods below can be best described as one that field devices must be instructed by a controller module to preform any action?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below would connect FCEs, field devices and sensors?
The data packet of an asychronous transmission contains _____ distinct types of bits. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below defines the network hardware and electrical signalling method of a network?
The industrial network topologies you are required to use is defined by the OSI network model. Which of the common topologies below is likely described as a network a single continuous pathway through each node from being connected directly to two other nodes?
Which of the networks below is best used by foundation field bus for the controller communication level?
There are several common components of signal converters. Which one is best described as reduction of overall error introduced by the input and/or output signals?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a analog output memory location?
Providing power to remote sites in a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the answers below would be best defined as one that is power generating 24 hours of the day under the right conditions?
Field instrument to PLC is best defined by which of the answers below?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the NIC interacts with?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is best known for the being smallest power consumer, with the fastest data transmission rates?
Which of the Hart access methods below can be best described as one that the scan rates are substantially increased over the master/slave method?
CSMA/CD is used as an access method that uses constructive interference detection for any data collisions. Which of the OSI layers does this detection occur on?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a flashing alarm?
Using the table below, Select the answer below that best represents an asychronous transmission of the letter "Y" with 7 data bits, two stop bits, and even parity?
Which of the answers below best represents one of the recommended standards in regards to Instrumentation?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that is suitable for larger networks?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in the guardianship HMI operating system?
Over the lifetime of a HMI, there will be changes to it's software form the supplier. Which of the terms below would best describe the red number in the picture below?
There are numerous function block modes which are permitted. Which of the modes below is best described as the mode the function block is currently in?
The wired Ethernet transmission standards are defined by the OSI model layers. Which of the answers below is one of those defining layers?
Which of the cable types are best used for the spur cables in an H1 transmission system?
In IPv4, it is possible to divide the class of network into a smaller network. Which of the terms below best describes this process?
Which of the answers below best represents the affect of superimposed voltage or current on a signal?